Nazem Kadri returned for the Avalanche, and the other newcomer, Nic Roy, both found the scoresheet. Kadri played the wing because of a notable injury to the top line. Also, a goalie change wasn\u2019t going to hurt the Red Wings\u2019 chances of closing out a big game. <\/p>\n
All that and more on this edition of Deen\u2019s Daily \u2014 March 9.<\/p>\n
Colorado Hockey Now<\/p>\n
The return of Nazem Kadri was a success. But unfortunately, the team revealed right before puck drop that Gabe Landeskog was out with a lower-body injury. <\/p>\n
The captain is going to miss some time. And its because of a slap shot that hit him in a very sensitive area. <\/p>\n
Kadri stepped in on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas. They combined for one goal, but the Avs needed much more than that to defeat a strong Minnesota Wild team.<\/p>\n
One thing was clear after this game: Kadri still demands the spotlight. He wants it, he feeds off of it, and Jared Bednar gave it to him.<\/p>\n
Around The NHL<\/p>\n
Detroit Hockey Now:\u00a0The Red Wings needed to stop the bleeding, and they did it on the backs of John Gibson and Cam Talbot<\/a> on Sunday. Here\u2019s the latest on Gibson\u2019s status<\/a> after leaving the game early. <\/p>\n New Jersey Hockey Now: Even with the Red Wings\u2019 goalie change, NJ couldn\u2019t get its offense going.<\/a> This has been a common theme pretty much all season<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Hockey Now: An update on the injury to Sidney Crosby.<\/a><\/p>\n